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UF’s Online Tourism Crisis Management Certificate Program

sarat — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:54:53 +0000

Are you interested in tourism? Add this resource to your UF education and improve your chance of getting a great job after graduation. Enrollment is currently being held. The program must be completed in 29 days. The program costs $995 plus $20 student fee.

Sessions begin November 6, January 8, and February 12. Please visit http://tcmi.dce.ufl.edu/ to sign up for the course.

For more information, or if you have questions, please contact Elaine McLaughlin at emclaughlin@hhp.ufl.edu or 239-292-0218.

First-Year Florida Peer Leader Applications Due Oct.28

sarat — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:50:46 +0000

http://www.dso.ufl.edu/nsp/firstyearflorida/instappl.php
Applications are due to New Student Programs in Peabody Hall by 4:30pm on Wednesday, October 28th.

If you have questions, please contact New Student Programs at
392-1261 ext 236 or pguest@dso.ufl.edu.

“Want To Be On Top?” Law School Prep Workshop

sarat — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:11:07 +0000

Phi Alpha Delta: Pre-Law Fraternity and OASIS Mentor Program are co-hosting “Want To Be On Top?”. Every pre-law student should attend this school admissions workshop that will teach you how to get ahead in the law school application process.

There will be speakers from University of Florida Levin College Admissions Council, Career Resource Center, Kaplan and a panel of actual law school students. Students will learn tips for the LSAT, how to write the Personal Statement and how to successfully complete a law school application. The workshop will take place on October 21 in Flint Hall Room 50.

Graduate and Professional School Information Day

sarat — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:49:34 +0000

Representatives from over 100 institutions and professional schools are registered to attend Graduate and Professional School Information Day, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., October 21 in the J. Wayne Reitz Union Grand Ballroom. Students and Alumni should attend this event to learn about graduate school options, post-baccalaureate degree programs and financial assistance. Visit www.crc.ufl.edu/gap for more information.

Ad Society Meeting

sarat — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:14:55 +0000

Interested in advertising or marketing? Want to start networking for your future? Ad Society’s next general meeting will be October 21st, 2009 @ 6:30 p.m. in NEB100. Wagner from Beloved Experiential will be speaking about his experiences in the industry. Visit http://grove.ufl.edu/~adsoc for more information.

Participants Wanted for Focus Group

sarat — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:25:16 +0000

Participants Wanted for Focus Group UF’s, Office of Off Campus Life is looking for students to give us feedback about our Online Off Campus Housing Locator Service on Tuesday, 10/13. We have two focus group sessions from 11:45AM-12:35PM and 12:50PM-1:40PM in the Dean of Student’s Office, Peabody Hall.

Lunch will be provided. Meet directly with the creators of the Online Off Campus Housing Locator Service and have your opinion be heard.

E-mail norak@offcampus.ufl.edu with the time you can attend.

Audio Editing and Sampling Demo

jcarroll — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:44:48 +0000

Wednesday, September 30, 3:00-5:00pm, Reitz Union, Room 282 “Audio Editing and Sampling Demo on use of Protools, editing voice and music”— on the use of protools and break down how sampling is done, and the behinds the scenes of hip hop music and sequencing. Judith Sloan’s radio and audio pieces have aired on National Public Radio, New York Public Radio and at the Third Coast International Audio Festival. She has won several audio awards for Crossing the BLVD audio pieces and documentaries. Most recently she won first place in the 2009 Missouri Review National Audio Competition for her piece Dayenu with music by Frank London (engineered and recorded by Taylor Rivelli.) In 2008, her piece Sweeping Statements won First Place in the Missouri Review competition with music produced, composed and performed by Taylor Rivelli.

By Judith Sloan and Taylor Rivelli, hosted by the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program

A demonstration using examples from Crossing the BLVD audio work and Sloan’s new radio work with Taylor Rivelli

For more information please visit:

http://www.dso.ufl.edu/nsp/firstyearexperience/commonread/devils2009/campusevents.php

Spring at the Paris Research Center

jcarroll — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:25:04 +0000

All UF students welcome to apply to the Spring Term at the Paris Research Center; you do not have to speak French to attend.

Spend Spring 2010 in Paris with the Honors in Paris program, an outstanding opportunity for high-achieving students in all majors.

Curriculum is tailored for high-caliber students enthusiastic about living in France, with Paris as the classroom. Enjoy challenging, interactive courses in Photography, Art History, French Literature and Culture, and Public Relations. Program features activities and visits throughout Paris and France.

For more information, contact us at paris-research@clas.ufl.edu, or visit us online at www.clas.ufl.edu/PRC www.abroad.ufic.ufl.edu

Applications now available for 2010 First-Year Florida Peer Leaders

jcarroll — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:23:33 +0000

Apply now to be a Peer Leader for First-Year Florida, UF’s welcome and transition course for new students. Paired with a UF faculty or staff member, Peer Leaders help facilitate classroom discussions, conduct presentations on course topics, plan out-of-class activities, and serve as role models for new students.http://www.dso.ufl.edu/nsp/firstyearflorida/instappl.php Applications are due to New Student Programs in Peabody Hall by 4:30pm on Wednesday, October 28th.If you are curious about this opportunity please attend one of these sessions:

Applications and additional information are available at

Wednesday, October 7th, 5:10-6:00pm, Reitz Union Room 284

Thursday, October 8th, 5:10-6:00pm, Institute of Black Culture

Monday, October 12th, 5:10-6:00pm, Broward Hall Library

If you have questions, please contact New Student Programs at

392-1261 ext 236 or pguest@dso.ufl.edu.

Center for European Studies Call for Proposals

jcarroll — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:52:25 +0000

The Center for European Studies (CES) at the University of Florida is soliciting proposals for its Graduate Student Brownbag Series.

Graduate students in any discipline, whose research focuses on Europe (broadly defined), are encouraged to submit proposals. Students whose proposals are selected will be invited to present their research at the weekly brownbag series. Proposals should consist of a short (150 words) description of the research project and its relevance to European studies, and should be sent by e-mail to Petia Kostadinova (petiak@ufl.edu) or in hard copy to:

CES Speakers Committee

Re: Graduate Student Brownbag Series

3324 Turlington Hall

P.O. Box 117342

Gainesville, FL 32611-7342

There is no deadline for submissions and proposals will be reviewed on a regular basis. In Fall 2009, the brownbag series will meet on Wednesdays during 5th period in TUR 3312. The CES provides finger food, chips and sodas, and attendees are encouraged to bring brownbag lunches. The CES will also award one $500 annual award for the best graduate brownbag paper. In order to be considered for the award, students whose proposals are selected for the series will be asked to also submit a research paper (on the topic of their brownbag presentation). A hard copy of the paper will be due on the day of the presentation at the above address.